GDP for Gerry's Dnata in Karachi
Gerry’s Dnata, a ground services provider which handles 150,000 t of cargo annually at seven Pakistani airports, has been awarded the good distribution practice (GDP) certification for the safe and reliable pharmaceutical handling services its state-of-the-art facility in Karachi.
Opened two years ago, the 6,700 sqm facility at Jinnah International Airport (KHI) is equipped with the latest technologies, including an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) and a material handling system (MHS), ensuring safe and efficient handling and storage of all types of cargo, including temperature-sensitive goods.
Pharmaceuticals and vaccines are given priority loading and unloading to ensure that they are moved quickly with minimised temperature fluctuation. Gerry’s Dnata’s handling team also receives specialised training for the handling of such niche products. (ah)